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(8) orientation and training regarding the proper use of equipment. (n) The department will not pay for items identified as assistive listening devices in the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), adopted by reference in 7 AAC 160.900, including the following:

(1) a telephone amplifier;

(2) an alerter;

(3) a television amplifier;

(4) a television caption decoder;

(5) a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD);

(6) a device for use with a cochlear implant. (o) The department will not pay a hearing services provider for charges submitted for adjustments, labor, repairs, or replacement parts for a previously purchased hearing item when the department has purchased a newer like item. (p) Based upon the medical documentation provided for prior authorization, the department will pay for a recipient’s use of a hearing item on a trial basis when a trial period is not covered by the manufacturer, if supported by the medical documentation submitted by the hearing services provider under 7 AAC 115.540. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 115.540. Prior authorization of hearing services and items. (a) A provider must obtain prior authorization from the department before the department will pay for

(1) the purchase of a replacement cochlear implant part or rechargeable lithium ion battery;

(2) the rental of hearing aids;